TORONTO -- Ryan Feltner’s long-awaited return to a Major League mound lasted only three innings.
The Rockies’ right-hander was hit on the backside by a 106.3 mph comebacker off the bat of Andrés Giménez with two outs in the bottom of the third inning of Tuesday’s game against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. The club announced the injury as a right glute contusion.
Feltner was in visible pain after being struck, prompting trainers out of the Rockies’ dugout as he attempted to walk it off. He was able to finish the inning but was replaced by Juan Mejia in the following frame.
It was an unfortunate development for the 29-year-old Feltner, who hadn’t pitched in the big leagues since April 28, 2025, as back spasms and a right shoulder injury set him back last season.
Feltner made seven starts in the Minors between mid-June and the end of July in 2025, with his sights set on returning to the big leagues this season. He earned the fifth starter’s job out of camp, looking to return to the form he showed in the second half of 2024, when he posted a 2.97 ERA in 14 starts from July to September.